5 Common Questions Authors Ask
I do a lot of one-on-one author coaching, especially around conference season. And in the decade or so that I’ve been chatting with new, incoming, and will-be authors, there are certain recurring questions that I get asked. Most could be boiled down to “How do I sell...
Why Every Author Needs a “Commonplace Book”
I do a lot of research. A lot. When you think of "research," particularly as it relates to writing, you probably think of a beleaguered author, hunched over stacks of books and notebooks, pouring over passages about this topic or that subject until their eyes nearly...
Zero to Indie Author: Creating a Daily Writing Habit
Stop me if this sounds familiar. You wake up one day and realize that, although you still think of yourself as a writer, you aren’t actually doing much writing to speak of. Sure, you might get in a groove for a few days or even weeks. But ultimately, life gets...
The Problem with Easy Money
Wide vs Exclusive is No Contest Ok, let's talk about "easy money" and the elephant in the room... I'll admit to something, right here and now, but if you ever tell a soul I'll deny it. I have books in Amazon's KDP Select (also known as Kindle Unlimited or KU). Not all...
Choosing a Title that Hooks Your Reader
Choosing a title is an art. It’s a bit like being able to write poetry, or to paint as an impressionist. A good title is also a paradox. You’re aiming to convey something a bit esoteric and ineffable with your title, and yet it needs to give your potential reader a...
Instant Multi-Platform Sales Reporting with ScribeCount // Self Publishing Insiders // EP052
Episode Summary "What is measured can be improved." It's a philosophy to live by, but for authors who are trying to make a living from book sales, it's advice worth taking to heart! In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, D2D's own lovable on-staff author Mark...
